Provo, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Provo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 239 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Provo compares with Utah
Provo against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Provo stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Provo | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.6 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.7% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Utah, Provo is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Utah on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Provo: 23.7% in rain, sleet or snow, against 15.8% across Utah.
Overview
Police reported 239 crashes involving commercial trucks in Provo since 2015: 93 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
12.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Utah.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by US-6 (5), US-89 (3) and US-189 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.5% in Utah.
Route planning tips for Provo fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Provo.
- Check whether your routes use I-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Utah; adjust start times where you can.
- 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Utah; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Provo
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 12 |
| US-6 | 5 |
| US-89 | 3 |
| US-189 | 2 |
| 1467 S Woodland Hills Dr; S 9 | 1 |
| 4800 North | 1 |
| Canyon Rd | 1 |
| Hobble Creek Canyon | 1 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Provo) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 54 |
| I-15, At - | 16 |
| W Center St | 5 |
| SR-189 | 5 |
| W Lakeview Pkwy | 4 |
| I-15 (Southbound), At - | 3 |
| W Center St; W Sr 114 Hwy | 3 |
| SR-89 | 3 |
Provo at a glance
| Population | 115,479 |
| Land area | 41.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,757 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Provo since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 23 | -5% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 26 | +12% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 16 | -40% | 5.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Provo
How common are truck crashes in Provo?
239 truck crashes have been reported in Provo since 2015, with 6 deaths and 93 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Provo?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Provo: 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Provo?
June has the most truck crashes in Provo, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Provo?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Provo since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Provo compared with Utah?
Provo records 18.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Provo?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.